Italian Riviera

The picturesque seaside towns, enchanting landscape, renowned food
and wine and welcoming culture of the Italian Riviera are just some
of the reasons why this stretch of coastline is a top rated charter
destination. Whether you and your charter party require a
superb megayacht,
luxury crewed catamaran, or
performance sailing yacht, Sunreef charter experts will find
the ideal charter yacht for you to explore these fascinating lands.

An amazing selection of outstanding sailing
superyachts are an optimal choice to transport charter
guests along the spectacular coastline of the Italian Riviera.
Centered by Genoa, the Riviera di Ponente or, the coast of the
setting sun, extends westward to the French border. The Riviera di
Levante or, the coast of the rising sun, runs east from Genoa to
Capo Corvo, just south of La Spezia.

The landscape is breathtaking, verdant mountains reach the shore as
rocky cliffs that meet the water's edge. From the sweeping deck of
a luxury crewed catamaran sail smoothly past
captivating seaside towns dating back centuries with cliffside
dwellings unreachable by car. Swim, snorkel and dive the sandy
beaches and calm azure bays. Megayachts, luxury
catamarans, and sailing yachts with
knowledgable crews are the best way to experience these spectacular
destinations throughout the summer months.

There are many outstanding ports of call on the Italian Riviera,
rich in art and culture, history, food and wine and water sports
fun. Visit the seaside towns of Sanremo, Savona, Portofino, Genova,
Cinque Terre, Santa Margherita and La Spezia on a crewed yacht
charter that assures sailing in style and comfort. On
this magnificent journey you will encounter famous archeological
and historical sites, stunning works of art and architecture,
delicious regional delicacies and wines, charming harbors and
pristine landscapes.

Sanremo

Sanremo or San Remo is known as a marvelous charter destination
with a perfect ‘perpetual spring’ climate year around. The town is
nestled at the base of the Maritime Alps with peaks that rise a
dramatic 1,300 meters above the Mediterranean Sea. Disembark from
your deluxe power yacht to enjoy the pro golf course,
riding grounds, and other sports activities, and upscale shopping
and dining.

This highly cultured city also features performances by their
Symphony Orchestra, Municipal Opera, theater groups and hosts many
popular events including the spectacular Firework International
Contest held annually the second week in August. Whether you have
arrived on a head turning superyacht or sailing
yacht Sanremo Portosole marina has
facilities to suit, with a variety of shops, bars
and restaurants, boat repair workshop, a ship chandler,
qualified outlets for on-board electronics and yacht upholstery and
laundry services.

Savona

For charter guests interested in history, Savona is an excellent
port to disembark from your elegant megayacht and
stroll about town. There are many historic sights in this colorful
seaport town that date largely from the 15th and 16th centuries,
including a a medieval fortress, several cathedrals, and perhaps
most notably properties linked to Christopher Columbus and his
family who lived in Savona when he was a youth. Two sculpture
museums and an archaeological museum are located at the
fortress.

Well worth the short walk from the fortress stands another of the
town’s rare, preserved 16th-century buildings, the ornate
Cattedrale di Nostra Signora Assunta. Nearby, the Pinatoca Civica
Savona museum has an impressive collection of 14th and 15th century
religious art, as well as two Picasso paintings. Here too, the art
galleries, fine boutiques, artisan shops and good restaurants
interspersed among vibrantly colored seaside homes make for a
delightful shore excursion, even if you only depart your luxury
charter megayacht for a brief visit.

Genoa

Genoa, with its multitude of hidden gems behind cozy alleyways,
excellent local cuisine, classic old port, and wonderful sights
(including one of Europe's biggest aquariums) have made the
birthplace of explorer Christopher Columbus an enticing port of
call. The major commercial port has facilities for all vessels, so
whether you have arrived on a superyacht or a luxury
power catamaran there are first class services
available.

With pastel-coloured terracotta-roofed houses, artistic churches,
lovely seaside villas, and also several luxurious boutiques, Genoa
is a must see if you want to experience the "quintessential" Italy.
The historic center is a maze of squares and narrow alleys that
front structures of varying centuries and styles, from ancient to
medieval to modern. Most of the city’s important monuments have
been painstakingly restored and Genova is designated both as a
UNESCO World Heritage Site and as the European Capital of Culture,
along with the French city of Lille.

An event of interest to yachtsmen is the Genoa
International Boat Show inaugurated in 1962, this event has
evolved into one of the largest annually recurring events in Genoa.

Portofino

A mandatory port of call on a luxury charter yacht
itinerary in the Italian Riviera, this prototypical Italian fishing
village is renowned for its waterfront lined with a continuous ring
of shops, restaurants and cafés crowded around the small harbor.
This idyllic seaside town has inspired countless paintings as well
as full scale replication in settings that include Tokyo DisneySea,
and Universal Orlando Resort.

Below the water line, of interest to divers, is the statue of
Christ of the Abyss, which was placed in 1954 in the small bay at a
depth of 17 meters to protect fishermen and scuba divers. There are
also several popular beaches a few minutes along the coast in both
directions that are delightful spots to have your charter
yacht anchor off.

Cinque Terre

Cinque Terre is an extraordinary part of the Italian Riviera
coastline that is best appreciated from the sweeping deck of a
regal superyacht or an elegantly sporty power
yacht. Encompassing five villages and the surrounding
hillsides and beaches, the Cinque Terre towns are part of the
Cinque Terre National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Over the centuries residents have constructed precarious houses by
terracing the steep cliffs overlooking the sea. To this day these
uniquely striking villages cannot be reached by car, the
inaccessibility further adding to their distinct charm and making
this a truly privileged view for yacht charter
clients.

Santa Margherita Ligure

This small seaside resort town, lush with palms that line the
harbor, is less trendy than neighboring Portofino and a friendly
ambience makes Santa Margherita a more authentically Italian
experience. The waterfront features a choice of marinas with
docks for private pleasure craft, luxury charter
yachts and fishing boats, and features popular cafes
that are the social focus of the town’s two seaside squares, Piazza
Martiri della Liberta and Piazza Vittorio Veneto. For patrons of
the arts, a Crucifixion by Van Dyck in the church of San Michele is
an added incentive for a visit.

La Spezia

The Port of La Spezia, is a beautiful town on the Ligurian coast
and one of the main Italian military and commercial harbors. There
is a very large marina with good facilities that is very popular
with both superyachts and sailing
yachts.

A rich cultural heritage is evident everywhere, in the medieval
castles, Renaissance and Baroque adornments on churches and
palaces, the Art Nouveau-style villas, public gardens and numerous
interesting museums. The strategic Port, settled since prehistoric
times, is especially famous to WWII scholars and concentration camp
survivors as the «Schàar Zion» or Door to Sion. From the summer of
1945 to the spring of 1948 over 23,000 Jews managed to leave Italy
clandestinely on ships bound for Palestine.

From the urban bustle of Genoa to the remote and timeless Cinque
Terre, a luxury charter yacht adventure through the Italian Riviera
holds a fascination for everyone. This is an excellent educational
adventure for a family charter, a perfect vacation for friends who
enjoy an active charter, and supremely romantic as a honeymoon or
anniversary celebration destination.
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